1=least like you; 2=a little like you 3=quite a bit like you; 4=most like you
Learning Style #1
Do you:
Like to write? 3
Like to learn new words? 3
Like to tell stories? 2
Enjoy reading? 2
Give good directions to others so that they understand the first time? 2
Have a good memory for names, dates, facts? 3
Enjoy making or hearing puns? 2
Enjoy metaphors? 2 Total score 22
Learning Style #2
Do you:
Like to work with computers and calculators? 4
Enjoy math class? 1
Easily add numbers in your head? 3
Enjoy doing science experiments? 2
Ask a lot of questions about how things work? 4
Enjoy chess, checkers, or other strategy games? 2
Enjoy logic puzzles or brainteasers? 2
Like to go by steps, from A to B to C, rather than jumping from A to D? 3 Total score 21
Learning Style #3
Do you:
Read maps, charts, or diagrams more easily than text? 2
Build interesting three dimensional constructions (like LEGO buildings or others)? 2
Prefer to draw pictures rather than tell stories? 1
Find your way to a new place easily? 2
Like to take things apart and then try to figure out how to put them back together? 1
Doodle a lot on notebooks? 2
Visualize the back side of an object from looking at the front? 1
Estimate distances between objects easily? 2 Total score 13
Learning Style #4
Do you:
Find activities like riding a bike, skating, or walking on a balance beam easy? 2
Run, swim, and exercise without getting tired? 2
Learn to play new sports easily and quickly? 4
Learn a new dance step easily and quickly? 3
Use a lot of hand gestures and body movements when talking to friends? 4
Like touching things you’ve just seen? 2
Cleverly mimic other people’s gestures or mannerisms? 4
Move, tap, or fidget while seated for a long time in one spot? 2 Total score 26
Learning Style #5
Do you:
Enjoy playing a musical instrument? 2
Listen to music a lot? 4
Hum or sing a lot? 4
Tell people when music sounds off-key? 1
Have a good singing voice? 4
Remember the melodies of songs? 4
Sing harmony? 2
Compose music in your head or on paper? 1 Total score 22
Learning Style #6
Do you:
Like to work and/or play with others? 4
Understand how people are feeling by looking at their faces? 3
Give advice to friends who have problems? 3
Have a good sense of empathy or concern for others? 3
Seem to be street-smart? 4
Seem to be a natural leader on teams? 4
Get energy from being with people rather than being alone? 3
Feel that several minds working on something are better than one? 3 Total score 28
Learning Style #7
Do you:
Often need a quiet place to work or just be alone? 3
Like to make collections of things that have special meaning for you? 3
Remember your dreams? 1
Display a sense of independence or strong will? 3
Have a realistic sense of your own strengths and weaknesses? 4
Accurately express how you are feeling? 3
Have an interest or a hobby that you don’t talk much about? 3
Get energy from being alone rather than being with people? 2 Total score 25
Learning Style #8
Do you:
Enjoy collecting bugs, flowers, or rocks? 1
Like to closely examine what you find in nature? 4
Keep detailed records of your observations of nature? 1
Like to watch natural phenomena like the moon/tides and hear explanations about them? 2
Become fascinated with one thing from nature and want to learn about it thoroughly? 1
Want to find out the name of a bird or a bug you’ve seen? 2
Like to classify things? 1
Want to become a geologist, biologist, or some other type of scientist? 3 Total score 13
Please note that an electronic version of these questions can be found on the “How to use this wiki” page and on the home page agenda under today’s date if you would like to answer these questions in an MS Word document and then copy/paste your answer to a wiki page.
Before Bloomsburg, I lived in… Wilkes-Barre
At Bloomsburg, I want to major in…Undecided
Right now, I’m most interested in…Business
My favorite musical artist is….Tory Lanez
My favorite movie is….Takers.
One thing I like to do in my spare time is…Hang out with friends.
When it comes to technology, I’m most comfortable with…(put X next to all that apply)
Microsoft Word X
Microsoft Powerpoint
Email X
Cellphone X
Text messaging X
Taking cellphone pictures
Taking cellphone video
Taking cellphone audio
Video editing
Blogging or Social Networking (e.g., Facebook)
Making websites
My favorite teachers were the ones who… Are good at explaining in details about the information we need to do.
But I didn’t like classes in which… The teacher did not seem like he cared about the students.
In this class, I’m most nervous about… making sure I am neat and do the big project the right way.
In this class, I’m most excited about… Being able to work on a project that is supposed to be a fun time.
If there’s one thing you should know about me as a student, it’s.. That I always try my best and work hard.
If there’s one thing you should know about me in general, it’s… I am an easy person to talk to and try my best at everything I do.
Topic Talk: Event, Issue, or Other Topic of Interest
Topic Choice: Victor Cruz
List five facts that you already know about this topic:
He plays for the New York Giants
He is my favorite player
He made it to the pro bowl this season
He is a great role model
He gave a fan of his that was killed in the sandy hook shooting his jersey
Answer these questions about this topic:
How did it/will it impact the world?
What he did for the family who lost their son at such an early age is such an inspirational story
Why is there still interest in it today, or why will there continue to be interest in it?
Because he is still on the team and he isn’t even in his prime yet and will always be remembered for what he did .
Why are you interested in researching this topic?
Because he is my favorite player in the NFL
How do you personally connect with this topic?
He is my favorite player and a great role model for anyone playing football
Resources
What resources do you think will be useful to you? Specific books? Series of books? Magazines? Periodicals? Interviews? Internet sites? Films? Other?
Magazines interviews internet sites films
Topic Talk: Event, Issue, or Other Topic of Interest
Topic Choice: steroids
List five facts that you already know about this topic:
They are bad for you
It is illegal for professional sports
Causes acne on your back
We are finding out athletes that have done them
Causes bad anger problems
Answer these questions about this topic:
How did it/will it impact the world?
Some athletes have committed suicide from being so angry and some have even killed their family before killing themselves
Why is there still interest in it today, or why will there continue to be interest in it?
Because it is a problem that will always be around
Why are you interested in researching this topic?
Because I am curious to why people would want to take it
How do you personally connect with this topic? Because I am an athlete that is confused on why some athletes would want to damage their body
Resources
What resources do you think will be useful to you? Specific books? Series of books? Magazines? Periodicals? Interviews? Internet sites? Films? Other?
Interviews internet sites and films
Once you have completed worksheets for TWO topics, please answer these two questions; be prepared to discuss your answers in class:
Of your two topic choices, which one do you think you will find the most information about? Please explain.
The steroids because it is a problem that is happening more and more with the world and it is affecting the celebrities that everyone once admired
Of your two topic choices, which one do you really like the best? Please explain.
The Victor Cruz topic because he is my favorite player and is a person that I would like to be able to be like when I am older. Not just meaning being a professional athlete but being a great person and having good priorities
Below are the goals for my Foundations of College Writing Course.
For each goal, I've selected work that demonstrates how I addressed that goal during the course,
and explained how, citing specific examples from my work.
Goal
My Work
My explanation
Goal A - Students will be able to compose
for particular audiences and purposes
Goal B - Students will be able to compose using
language and conventions appropriate to genre
Goal C - Students will be able to read, select, and use
evidence critically to formulate and support arguments
Goal D - Students will be able to interpret and compose in
a variety of media and print/non-print genres
Goal E - Students will be able to describe and apply
Topic Choice: The affect steroids have on professional athletes
List five facts that you already know about this topic:
1. Many athletes have been caught using steroids.
2. Some have killed themselves from the anger and depression steroids cause.
3. Many great role models have admitted to using steroids.
4. Some athletes have even got awards taking away from them for admitted the use of steroids.
5. It is not allowed in professional sports. Answer these questions about this topic:
How did it/will it impact the world?
-Because there are so many athletes that have been caught and steroids will always be around. People are able to get it easier and easier and we see it happening with more and more damous athletes.
Why is there still interest in it today, or why will there continue to be interest in it?
- Because we are recently finding out that even the most popular athletes have taken them. For example, Lance Armstrong.
Why are you interested in researching this topic?
- Being an athlete I am very curious to find out why athletes would even take them. Also try to find interviews on famous athletes and see what they have to say about why the decided to take it.
How do you personally connect with this topic?
- I am an athlete and I witnessed some athletes use steroids.
Resources
What resources do you think will be useful to you? Specific books? Series of books? Magazines? Periodicals? Interviews? Internet sites? Films? Other?
-I could use internet sites, interviews, and films.
Once you have completed worksheets for TWO topics, please answer these two questions; be prepared to discuss your answers in class:
Of your two topic choices, which one do you think you will find the most information about? Please explain.
- I personally think I will find more information about my second topic just because steroids are a very popular thing when it comes to athletes. Also we are finding out that so many famous athletes that people admire have taken steroids in their career.
Of your two topic choices, which one do you really like the best? Please explain.
-I like the Victor Cruz one the best just because I am such a huge fan of him. Also because I look up to him and try to use him as a role model. However, I think I may find more information with my second topic. Topic Talk: Event, Issue, or Other Topic of Interest
Topic Choice: Victor Cruz
List five facts that you already know about this topic:
1. He plays for the New York Giants
2. He is my favorite player
3. He was elected to play in the Pro Bowl
4. He does the salsa every time he scores a touchdown
5. He has a Super Bowl ring
Answer these questions about this topic:
How did it/will it impact the world?
-Because many people are a big fan of him just as I am. Also for the Sandy Hook shooting he gave his jersey to a family who had lost their young child.
Why is there still interest in it today, or why will there continue to be interest in it?
- There is still interest in it because he is a young player and has not even reached his peak yet. In his first year of being a starter he won a super bowl ring.
Why are you interested in researching this topic?
- I am interested because he is my favorite player and I am very curious to research about his personal life. Not just what he does on the field but how he is off the field. I am curious to know about his ethnicity and how he is with his family.
How do you personally connect with this topic?
- I am a football player and he is a great role model for me.
Resources
What resources do you think will be useful to you? Specific books? Series of books? Magazines? Periodicals? Interviews? Internet sites? Films? Other?
-I could use internet sites, interviews, and films.
1=least like you; 2=a little like you 3=quite a bit like you; 4=most like you
Learning Style #1
Do you:
Like to write? 3
Like to learn new words? 3
Like to tell stories? 2
Enjoy reading? 2
Give good directions to others so that they understand the first time? 2
Have a good memory for names, dates, facts? 3
Enjoy making or hearing puns? 2
Enjoy metaphors? 2
Total score 22
Learning Style #2
Do you:
Like to work with computers and calculators? 4
Enjoy math class? 1
Easily add numbers in your head? 3
Enjoy doing science experiments? 2
Ask a lot of questions about how things work? 4
Enjoy chess, checkers, or other strategy games? 2
Enjoy logic puzzles or brainteasers? 2
Like to go by steps, from A to B to C, rather than jumping from A to D? 3
Total score 21
Learning Style #3
Do you:
Read maps, charts, or diagrams more easily than text? 2
Build interesting three dimensional constructions (like LEGO buildings or others)? 2
Prefer to draw pictures rather than tell stories? 1
Find your way to a new place easily? 2
Like to take things apart and then try to figure out how to put them back together? 1
Doodle a lot on notebooks? 2
Visualize the back side of an object from looking at the front? 1
Estimate distances between objects easily? 2
Total score 13
Learning Style #4
Do you:
Find activities like riding a bike, skating, or walking on a balance beam easy? 2
Run, swim, and exercise without getting tired? 2
Learn to play new sports easily and quickly? 4
Learn a new dance step easily and quickly? 3
Use a lot of hand gestures and body movements when talking to friends? 4
Like touching things you’ve just seen? 2
Cleverly mimic other people’s gestures or mannerisms? 4
Move, tap, or fidget while seated for a long time in one spot? 2
Total score 26
Learning Style #5
Do you:
Enjoy playing a musical instrument? 2
Listen to music a lot? 4
Hum or sing a lot? 4
Tell people when music sounds off-key? 1
Have a good singing voice? 4
Remember the melodies of songs? 4
Sing harmony? 2
Compose music in your head or on paper? 1
Total score 22
Learning Style #6
Do you:
Like to work and/or play with others? 4
Understand how people are feeling by looking at their faces? 3
Give advice to friends who have problems? 3
Have a good sense of empathy or concern for others? 3
Seem to be street-smart? 4
Seem to be a natural leader on teams? 4
Get energy from being with people rather than being alone? 3
Feel that several minds working on something are better than one? 3
Total score 28
Learning Style #7
Do you:
Often need a quiet place to work or just be alone? 3
Like to make collections of things that have special meaning for you? 3
Remember your dreams? 1
Display a sense of independence or strong will? 3
Have a realistic sense of your own strengths and weaknesses? 4
Accurately express how you are feeling? 3
Have an interest or a hobby that you don’t talk much about? 3
Get energy from being alone rather than being with people? 2
Total score 25
Learning Style #8
Do you:
Enjoy collecting bugs, flowers, or rocks? 1
Like to closely examine what you find in nature? 4
Keep detailed records of your observations of nature? 1
Like to watch natural phenomena like the moon/tides and hear explanations about them? 2
Become fascinated with one thing from nature and want to learn about it thoroughly? 1
Want to find out the name of a bird or a bug you’ve seen? 2
Like to classify things? 1
Want to become a geologist, biologist, or some other type of scientist? 3
Total score 13
Please note that an electronic version of these questions can be found on the “How to use this wiki” page and on the home page agenda under today’s date if you would like to answer these questions in an MS Word document and then copy/paste your answer to a wiki page.
Before Bloomsburg, I lived in… Wilkes-Barre
At Bloomsburg, I want to major in…Undecided
Right now, I’m most interested in…Business
My favorite musical artist is….Tory Lanez
My favorite movie is….Takers.
One thing I like to do in my spare time is…Hang out with friends.
When it comes to technology, I’m most comfortable with…(put X next to all that apply)
Microsoft Word X
Microsoft Powerpoint
Email X
Cellphone X
Text messaging X
Taking cellphone pictures
Taking cellphone video
Taking cellphone audio
Video editing
Blogging or Social Networking (e.g., Facebook)
Making websites
My favorite teachers were the ones who… Are good at explaining in details about the information we need to do.
But I didn’t like classes in which… The teacher did not seem like he cared about the students.
In this class, I’m most nervous about… making sure I am neat and do the big project the right way.
In this class, I’m most excited about… Being able to work on a project that is supposed to be a fun time.
If there’s one thing you should know about me as a student, it’s.. That I always try my best and work hard.
If there’s one thing you should know about me in general, it’s… I am an easy person to talk to and try my best at everything I do.
Topic Talk: Event, Issue, or Other Topic of Interest
Topic Choice: Victor Cruz
List five facts that you already know about this topic:
Answer these questions about this topic:
- How did it/will it impact the world?
What he did for the family who lost their son at such an early age is such an inspirational story- Why is there still interest in it today, or why will there continue to be interest in it?
Because he is still on the team and he isn’t even in his prime yet and will always be remembered for what he did .- Why are you interested in researching this topic?
Because he is my favorite player in the NFL- How do you personally connect with this topic?
He is my favorite player and a great role model for anyone playing footballResources
What resources do you think will be useful to you? Specific books? Series of books? Magazines? Periodicals? Interviews? Internet sites? Films? Other?
Magazines interviews internet sites films
Topic Talk: Event, Issue, or Other Topic of Interest
Topic Choice: steroids
List five facts that you already know about this topic:
Answer these questions about this topic:
- How did it/will it impact the world?
Some athletes have committed suicide from being so angry and some have even killed their family before killing themselves- Why is there still interest in it today, or why will there continue to be interest in it?
Because it is a problem that will always be around- Why are you interested in researching this topic?
Because I am curious to why people would want to take itResources
What resources do you think will be useful to you? Specific books? Series of books? Magazines? Periodicals? Interviews? Internet sites? Films? Other?
Interviews internet sites and films
Once you have completed worksheets for TWO topics, please answer these two questions; be prepared to discuss your answers in class:
The steroids because it is a problem that is happening more and more with the world and it is affecting the celebrities that everyone once admired
- Of your two topic choices, which one do you really like the best? Please explain.
The Victor Cruz topic because he is my favorite player and is a person that I would like to be able to be like when I am older. Not just meaning being a professional athlete but being a great person and having good prioritiesBelow are the goals for my Foundations of College Writing Course.
For each goal, I've selected work that demonstrates how I addressed that goal during the course,
and explained how, citing specific examples from my work.
for particular audiences and purposes
language and conventions appropriate to genre
evidence critically to formulate and support arguments
a variety of media and print/non-print genres
appropriate writing processes, both individually
and in collaborative contexts
My Weekly Assignments
Parsnik Final Project
Parsnik Professional Genres combined
Parsnik Professional Genre 3
Parsnik Profile Synthesis
Parsnik Genre 4
Parsnik final Genre 3
Parsnik Final Genre 2
Parsnik Final Genre 1
Parsnik Genre 3
Parsnik ROMP Revision
Parsnik professional genre 2
peer review revision
parsnik professional genre 1
Genre 2 rough draft
jparsnik PAGE
writing analysis2
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jparsnik criminal justice slideshow
http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/lincolnconspiracy/boothdiary.html
http://articles.baltimoresun.com/keyword/criminal-justice-system
Topic Talk: Event, Issue, or Other Topic of Interest
Topic Choice: The affect steroids have on professional athletes
List five facts that you already know about this topic:
1. Many athletes have been caught using steroids.
2. Some have killed themselves from the anger and depression steroids cause.
3. Many great role models have admitted to using steroids.
4. Some athletes have even got awards taking away from them for admitted the use of steroids.
5. It is not allowed in professional sports.
Answer these questions about this topic:
- How did it/will it impact the world?
-Because there are so many athletes that have been caught and steroids will always be around. People are able to get it easier and easier and we see it happening with more and more damous athletes.- Why is there still interest in it today, or why will there continue to be interest in it?
- Because we are recently finding out that even the most popular athletes have taken them. For example, Lance Armstrong.- Why are you interested in researching this topic?
- Being an athlete I am very curious to find out why athletes would even take them. Also try to find interviews on famous athletes and see what they have to say about why the decided to take it.- How do you personally connect with this topic?
- I am an athlete and I witnessed some athletes use steroids.Resources
What resources do you think will be useful to you? Specific books? Series of books? Magazines? Periodicals? Interviews? Internet sites? Films? Other?
-I could use internet sites, interviews, and films.
Once you have completed worksheets for TWO topics, please answer these two questions; be prepared to discuss your answers in class:
- Of your two topic choices, which one do you think you will find the most information about? Please explain.
- I personally think I will find more information about my second topic just because steroids are a very popular thing when it comes to athletes. Also we are finding out that so many famous athletes that people admire have taken steroids in their career.- Of your two topic choices, which one do you really like the best? Please explain.
-I like the Victor Cruz one the best just because I am such a huge fan of him. Also because I look up to him and try to use him as a role model. However, I think I may find more information with my second topic.Topic Talk: Event, Issue, or Other Topic of Interest
Topic Choice: Victor Cruz
List five facts that you already know about this topic:
1. He plays for the New York Giants
2. He is my favorite player
3. He was elected to play in the Pro Bowl
4. He does the salsa every time he scores a touchdown
5. He has a Super Bowl ring
Answer these questions about this topic:
- How did it/will it impact the world?
-Because many people are a big fan of him just as I am. Also for the Sandy Hook shooting he gave his jersey to a family who had lost their young child.- Why is there still interest in it today, or why will there continue to be interest in it?
- There is still interest in it because he is a young player and has not even reached his peak yet. In his first year of being a starter he won a super bowl ring.- Why are you interested in researching this topic?
- I am interested because he is my favorite player and I am very curious to research about his personal life. Not just what he does on the field but how he is off the field. I am curious to know about his ethnicity and how he is with his family.- How do you personally connect with this topic?
- I am a football player and he is a great role model for me.Resources
What resources do you think will be useful to you? Specific books? Series of books? Magazines? Periodicals? Interviews? Internet sites? Films? Other?
-I could use internet sites, interviews, and films.
My Drafts and Revisions
Final version of my project
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